JP6947584B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a storage means (holding storage buffer) for storing data (value of a special symbol flag) and a determination means for determining data stored in the storage means (value of the special symbol flag) are ". A gaming machine comprising (means for determining whether it is "0" or "1") is disclosed. Such a gaming machine determination means determines, for example, whether the special symbol flag is "0", if it is "0", it is determined to be the first special symbol, and if it is not "0", the special symbol flag is set. It is determined whether it is "1", and if it is "1", it is determined as the second special figure.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-349023

In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the data (value of the special symbol flag) becomes an abnormal value due to noise or the like, or when an abnormality occurs such as when the data cannot be stored, the processing after the determination cannot be appropriately continued. There is a risk (for example, when the value of the special flag becomes an abnormal "3", the above-mentioned determination means determines that both of the above two determinations are negative, and the subsequent processing cannot be executed).

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately executing post-determination processing even when an abnormality occurs.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display of a special symbol (for example, a first special figure game or a second special figure game).
A storage means (for example, RAM 102) that temporarily stores data (for example, a buffer value specified by a variable special figure) as temporary storage data,
Specific data in which the temporary storage data temporarily stored by the storage means is one of the two data (for example, "0" (initial value) indicating that the second special figure game is executed). (For example, CPU 103) for determining whether the data is other data (for example, “1” indicating that the first special figure game is executed) or the other data (for example, step S242A). When,
A lottery means (for example, CPU103) for performing a lottery is provided.
The data is data indicating the type of special symbol to be variably displayed or the type of special symbol being variably displayed (for example, the variable special symbol designation buffer value is the special symbol game to be executed or being executed. Data indicating whether the special figure game is the first special figure game or the second special figure game),
The determination means determines whether the temporary storage data temporarily stored in the storage means matches the other data (for example, the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1" based on the state of the zero flag. When the temporary storage data matches the other data, it is determined that the temporary storage data is the other data, and when the temporary storage data does not match the other data (for example, fluctuation characteristics). When the figure designation buffer value is not "1"), it is determined that the temporary storage data is the specific data (for example, the variation special figure designation buffer value is "0").
The lottery means is a lottery with different lottery ratios when the determination means determines that the temporary storage data is the other data and when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data. (For example, determining the jackpot type),
The lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data is more for the player than the lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the other data. Advantageous lottery results are easy to draw (see, for example, Figures 6 and 7),
The temporary storage data is numerical data and is
An arithmetic means for performing an operation using the numerical data (for example, CPU 103 for subtracting a variable special figure designation buffer value) and a zero flag (for example, a zero flag) which is turned on when the arithmetic result of the arithmetic means is "0". And, with more
The zero flag is stored in the storage means for storing the temporary storage data, and is stored in the storage means.
The determination section, based on the zero flag is on, the determining that temporary storage data matches with the other data, based on the zero flag is not ON, the temporary storage data the other Judging that it does not match the data,
The specific data is numerical data having the same value as the initial value of the temporary storage data (for example, "0"), and the other data is numerical data having a value other than the initial value (for example, "1"). be.
(B) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing a variable display of a special symbol (for example, a first special figure game or a second special figure game).
A storage means (for example, RAM 102) that temporarily stores data (for example, a buffer value specified by a variable special figure) as temporary storage data,
Specific data in which the temporary storage data temporarily stored by the storage means is one of the two data (for example, "0" (initial value) indicating that the first special figure game is executed). A determination means (for example, step S242A) for determining whether the data is other data (for example, "1" (initial value) indicating that the second special figure game is executed), which is the other data. For example, CPU103) and
A lottery means (for example, CPU103) for performing a lottery is provided.
The data is data indicating the type of special symbol to be variably displayed or the type of special symbol being variably displayed (for example, the variable special symbol designation buffer value is the special symbol game to be executed or being executed. Data indicating whether the special figure game is the first special figure game or the second special figure game),
The determination means determines whether the temporary storage data temporarily stored in the storage means matches the other data (for example, the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1" based on the state of the zero flag. When the temporary storage data matches the other data, it is determined that the temporary storage data is the other data, and when the temporary storage data does not match the other data (for example, fluctuation characteristics). When the figure designation buffer value is not "1"), it is determined that the temporary storage data is the specific data (for example, the variation special figure designation buffer value is "0").
The lottery means is a lottery with different lottery ratios when the determination means determines that the temporary storage data is the other data and when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data. (For example, determining the jackpot type),
The lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data is more for the player than the lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the other data. It is difficult to draw advantageous lottery results (for example, variant 2),
The temporary storage data is numerical data and is
An arithmetic means for performing an operation using the numerical data (for example, CPU 103 for subtracting a variable special figure designation buffer value) and a zero flag (for example, a zero flag) which is turned on when the arithmetic result of the arithmetic means is "0". And, with more
The zero flag is stored in the storage means for storing the temporary storage data, and is stored in the storage means.
The determination section, based on the zero flag is on, the determining that temporary storage data matches with the other data, based on the zero flag is not ON, the temporary storage data the other Judging that it does not match the data,
The specific data is numerical data having the same value as the initial value of the temporary storage data (for example, "0"), and the other data is numerical data having a value other than the initial value (for example, "1"). be.
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, other gaming machines
A storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing data (for example, a variable special figure designated buffer value) and
A determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining data stored in the storage means (for example, step S242A) is provided.
The determination means indicates that the data to be determined is data other than the specific data (for example, "2" indicating that the second special figure game is executed) (for example, the first special figure game is executed). It is determined whether the data matches "1") (for example, in step S242A, the zero flag is used to determine whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1"), and the data to be determined is all the other data. When the data does not match (for example, when the variable special map designation buffer value is not "1"), the data to be determined is the specific data (for example, the variable special map designation buffer value is "2"). judge.

According to such a configuration, even if the determination target is abnormal data, it can be finally determined to be specific data, so that the post-determination process can be appropriately executed even when an abnormality occurs.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The specific data is data indicating a state more advantageous to the player than each of the other data (for example, a variable special figure designation buffer value indicating that a second special figure game more advantageous than the first special figure game is executed). "2")
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an advantageous state when there is an abnormality, and it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The specific data is data showing a state more disadvantageous to the player than each of the other data (for example, modification 2).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an excessively favorable state from being given to the player, and it is possible to prevent a disadvantage suffered by the game hall.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The specific data is the same as the clear data (for example, variant 3).
Each of the other data is data other than clear data (for example, modification 3).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, an appropriate determination can be made even when there is an abnormality in which the data is not stored after the data is cleared.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The value indicated by the specific data is the same as the initial value (for example, variant 4).
The values indicated by the other data are values other than the initial values (for example, modification 4).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, an appropriate determination can be made even if the data is in the initial state.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The specific data and the other data are one by one (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to "1" or "2").
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even when an abnormality occurs in the two types of data, the post-determination process can be appropriately executed.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
The determination means determines the data by the zero flag (for example, step S242A).
You may do so.

With such a configuration, the determination procedure can be simplified.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above,
The data indicates the type of special figure to be changed or changed (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value is such that the special figure game to be executed or being executed is the first special figure game and the second special figure game. Which one of them),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, even when an abnormality occurs in important data, post-determination processing can be appropriately executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the main effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot type determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination example of a jackpot type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows the content example of the process such as production control command analysis. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during variable display.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing the above are provided. These consist of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to change (display the variable display) a plurality of types of special symbols by an update display or the like (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is displayed as a stop display (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (variable display result) (the same applies to other variable display described later). It should be noted that scroll display, deformation, enlargement / reduction, and the like may be performed as fluctuations in the design (particularly, the decorative design described later).

In the following, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as the "second special symbol". Also called. Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game".

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and displays various effects images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. As an example, in the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. Is variable display (for example, vertical scroll display or update display).

In addition, display areas 5HL and 5HR are also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5, and in the display area 5HL, the first reserved display image corresponding to the first special figure game whose execution is suspended (here, here). The circle image) is displayed right-justified, and the second reserved display image (here, the circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is suspended is displayed left-justified in the display area 5HR. NS. The first hold display image and the second hold display image are also collectively referred to as a hold display image.

The number of holdings of the special figure game is also called the number of holdings of the special figure. In particular, the number of holdings of the first special figure game is referred to as the number of holdings of the first special figure. The number of holdings of the second special figure game is called the number of holdings of the second special figure. The number of the first reserved display images indicates the number of the first special figure reserved storage, and the number of the second reserved display images indicates the number of the second special figure reserved storage.

Further, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has a first special figure hold storage number depending on the number of LEDs lit. Is displayed, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start opening switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three). ) The prize ball is paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.)

The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type combination having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for an ordinary electric accessory. It is equipped with an object (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece approaches the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting prize is won. It is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the mouth (also referred to as the second start winning opening is in a closed state). On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second). It is also said that the starting winning opening is open.) When the game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start opening switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three). ) The prize ball is paid out, and the second special figure game can be started.)

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) for the large winning opening door, and is specified to change between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a large winning opening as an area.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening, and the game ball enters the large winning opening (for example, Can't pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When the game ball enters the large winning opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, for example.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and can display a variable display of an ordinary symbol (also referred to as "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram") as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. conduct. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also referred to as a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

The normal drawing game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2 is turned on, whereby the passing of the game ball is detected.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area by a hitting ball launching device is provided. There is.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and has a function of controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game, a normal figure game, hold management, a jackpot game state described later, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation pattern (FIG. 9, details described later), effect control command (FIG. 3, details described later), data of various tables, etc.) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. NS.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) a display 25A, a second hold display 25B, a normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal described later).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game medium passes through or a game medium passes through) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) supplies an effect control command (command for designating the progress of the game, etc.) to the effect control board 12 according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. do. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and based on the received effect control command, various effects (notify the progress of the game, or play a game). It is an effect that excites, and has a function to execute (including variable display of decorative patterns).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

By executing the program stored in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control unit CPU 120 supplies the sound designation signal to the voice control board 13 and supplies the lamp signal to the lamp control board 14 during the process for executing the effect. The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me. The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the effect control unit CPU 120 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

Further, the effect control unit CPU 120 displays the execution (start of execution) of the image system effect based on the effect control command from the main board 11 from the main board 11 during the process for executing the effect. Instruct. The image-based effect is an effect of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, and appropriately includes audio output according to the effect image and lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 according to the effect image.

The display control unit 123 includes VDP (Video Display Processor), CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the image system effect based on the execution instruction of the image system effect from the effect control CPU 120. Start. In the execution of the image system effect, for example, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies the effect control unit CPU 120 with an instruction to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R and an instruction to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9 when executing the image system effect. The effect control unit CPU 120 outputs the above-mentioned sound designation signal and lamp signal according to these instructions. That is, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output included in the image system effect and the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 via the effect control unit CPU 120.

The effect control unit CPU 120 outputs the above-mentioned sound designation signal and lamp signal based on the effect control command to turn on / off the sound output and the game effect lamp 9 independently of the display control unit 123. It is also possible to control (for example, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on when a symbol confirmation designation command described later is received).

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used when controlling the effect operation. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

(Progress of games, etc.)
A game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by a player's rotation operation on the ball striking operation handle included in the pachinko game machine 1.

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game (variable display of the normal symbol) is started. In addition, when the normal figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another normal figure game is already executed or during the following open control, the normal figure game is limited to four or the like. Execution is suspended. The held Fuzu game is executed when the start condition for starting the Fuzu game is satisfied (other Fuzu games are not executed, the release control is not in progress, etc.). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when the number of reserved memory of the normal figure has reached the upper limit, the number of stored memory of the normal figure does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

The variable display results that are stopped and displayed (derived) in the normal figure game include a normal figure per symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "7") and a normal figure lost symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "-"). , There is. When the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed, it means that the variable display result is "per normal figure". When the normal figure lost symbol is stopped and displayed, it means that the variable display result is "normal figure lost".

At the time of "normal drawing hit", the opening control (the second starting winning opening is opened) is performed so that the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is set to the tilting position for a predetermined period. In the case of "normal figure loss", the opening control is not performed.

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already running or when the game is controlled to the jackpot game state described later, four of each are used. The execution of the special figure game is suspended up to the upper limit. The reserved special figure game is executed when the start condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed, the jackpot game is not in progress, etc.).

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the number of reserved first special figures (the number of reserved first special figures games) has reached the upper limit, the number of reserved first special figures is increased. Without, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening when the number of reserved second special figures (the number of reserved second special figures games) has reached the upper limit, the number of reserved second special figures is increased. Without, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball).

1st special figure The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of reserved memories into the 1st start winning opening is also called the 1st starting winning. 2nd special figure The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of reserved memories into the 2nd start winning opening is also called the 2nd starting winning. These prizes are collectively referred to as the start prize.

The variable display result that is stopped and displayed (derived) in the special figure game includes a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as "4", "5", "6", "7") and a lost symbol (for example, "" -”And other special figures). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is when the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, it means that the variable display result is "missed".

When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. When the variable display result is "missing", it is not controlled to the jackpot game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The open state is until the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), whichever is earlier. Will be continued. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called a "round"). In the jackpot game state, the round game is executed a plurality of times (the jackpot is closed during the period other than the round game).

For the "big hit", big hit types such as "4R non-probable change", "15R non-probable change", "4R probable change", and "15R probable change" are set.

When the "big hit" of the big hit type "4R non-probability change" and "4R probable change" is derived, the round game is controlled to the big hit game state in which the round game is executed four times (also referred to as 4R (round)). When the "big hit" of the big hit type "15R non-probability change" and "15R probable change" is derived, the round game is controlled to the big hit game state in which the round game is executed 15 times (also referred to as 15R (round)).

When the jackpot type is "4R non-probability change", "4", when "4R probability variation", "5", when "15R non-probability variation", "6", and when "15R probability variation", "7" jackpot symbol stops. Is displayed.

In addition, the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "4R non-probable change", "4R probable change", "15R non-probable change", "15R probable change" is sequentially changed to "4R non-probable change big hit", "4R probable change big hit", There are cases of "15R non-probability change big hit" and "15R probability change big hit", and the big hit game states based on these are sequentially "4R non-probability change big hit game state", "4R probability change big hit game state", "15R non-probability change big hit game state". , "15R probability variation jackpot game state". In addition, "4R non-probability change big hit game state" and "15R non-probability change big hit game state" may be collectively referred to as "non-probability change big hit game state", and "4R probability change big hit game state" and "15R probability change big hit game state". Are sometimes collectively referred to as "probability change jackpot game state".

Probability change After the big hit game state is finished, the probability that the variable display result becomes "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be higher than the normal state. The probabilistic state continues until the next jackpot game state is started. After the non-probability jackpot game state ends, it is not controlled to the probabilistic state.

After the probabilistic jackpot gaming state ends or the non-probability jackpot gaming state ends, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to be shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, the end condition of either one of the predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special figure game being executed and the next big hit game state being started is satisfied first. Continue until you do.

In the time saving state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened and closed in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time saving state such as the normal state. It may be changed to. For example, control to make the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal figure game (the period of variable display of the normal figure, also called the normal figure fluctuation time) shorter than in the normal state, or variable display in each normal figure game. The normal variable winning ball device 6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by controlling to improve the probability that the result will be "per normal figure" as compared with the normal state. Such control is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By being controlled to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the gaming state becomes a state more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability variation state, and the variable display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". After the power is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed), such as the probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a “big hit” and the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a “big hit”. It is in the same controlled state as (when the predetermined return processing is not executed).

The time saving state is also called "high base", and the gaming state that is not the time saving state is also called "low base" or "non-time saving state". The probabilistic state is also called "high probability", and the gaming state that is not the probabilistic state is also called "low probability" or "non-probability change".

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative pattern (this is also a kind of image-based effect) is started. At the timing when the variable display result (also referred to as the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (variable display result) that becomes the variable display display result of the decorative symbol (variable display result) The combination of the three decorative symbols) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as "design") is a display mode in which fluctuations are continuing.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect (an example of the image system effect) is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display. As the reach effect, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different production modes, are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of Super Reach B> Super Reach A> Normal Reach.

The jackpot expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game becomes a "big hit", and here, the percentage at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes a "big hit".

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 ( The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" (for example, "7" and 4R probability variation at the time of 15R probability variation jackpot). "9" for a big hit, "2" for a 15R non-probable big hit, "4" for a 4R non-probable big hit, etc.) are all stopped and displayed.

When the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach mode, and the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. There is. If the variable display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss combination"). ”) May be stopped and displayed.

In this embodiment, as another image-based effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the expectation of a big hit is executed during the variable display. Further, even during the big hit game state, as an image system effect, for example, a big hit middle effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. Further, as an image-based effect, for example, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed when a special figure game or the like is not executed.

(Main operations of pachinko game machine 1)
Hereinafter, the main operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like, but in each operation (each process), a process or the like not explained below may be performed.

(Main operation of main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt occurs due to an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) that is supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (at the interrupt request signal supply interval). It is executed every predetermined time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt processing, the CPU 103 executes switch processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, etc., and the game control timer interrupt processing is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. By doing so, control of the game and the like are realized.

In the switch processing, each switch determines whether or not detection signals have been input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not the game ball has entered or passed) is determined for each switch. The result of this determination is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 or the like and used in the special symbol process process or the normal symbol process process.

The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

The special symbol process process is a process for holding and executing a special symbol game, a jackpot game state, etc. based on the determination result in the switch process (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, etc.). The first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the control of the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door are included.). In the special symbol process processing, the transmission setting of the effect control command is set according to the progress of the game. Details of the special symbol process processing will be described later.

In the normal symbol process processing, based on the judgment result in the switch processing, the holding and execution of the normal figure game, the open state of the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) at the time of hitting the normal figure, etc. are realized. Processing (including control of the normal symbol display 20, the normal figure hold display 25C, and the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory).

The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command set for transmission in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process process)
Next, an effect control command that is set to be transmitted by the special symbol process process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described. FIG. 3 shows an example of main effect control commands. The following "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command is composed of MODE data and EXT data.

The command 8000 (H) is a first variable start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of the variable display (variation) of the first special figure. The command 8001 (H) is a second variation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of the variable display (variation) of the second special figure. The first fluctuation start designation command and the second fluctuation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation start designation command. The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

Command 81XX (H) is a variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative symbol (see FIG. 9. Details will be described later, but the execution time (special figure variation time) of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the decoration. This is a variable pattern specification command that specifies (notifies) a variable display pattern of a symbol. A numerical value indicating each fluctuation pattern is set in "XX" (same for EXT data and "XX") of the command (for example, "00" for fluctuation pattern PA1-1). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8CXX (H) is a display result specification command for designating (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type (that is, variable display result). A numerical value indicating the display result is set in "XX" of the command (for example, "00" for "loss", "01" for "4 non-probability change jackpot", etc.). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving the variable display result). The symbol confirmation specification command specifies that the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol is terminated and the display result is derived. The command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

The command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the jackpot game state (which is also the start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that constitutes a part of the big hit medium effect executed during the big hit game state, is executed at the start of the big hit game state, and notifies that the big hit game state has been reached. This command is sent at the start of the jackpot game state.

The command A300 (H) is a hit end designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the jackpot game state (which is also the start of the ending). The ending is an effect that is executed at the end of the big hit game state (after the big hit medium effect) and notifies that the big hit game state ends. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

The command B100 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating (notifying) that a first start prize has been generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start prize opening. The command B101 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating (notifying) that a second start prize has been generated due to the entry of the game medium into the second start prize opening. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. The start prize designation command is transmitted when the start prize occurs (at the time of the start prize).

The command C0XX (H) is a first special figure hold storage number designation command for designating (notifying) the first special figure hold storage number, which is the hold number of the first special figure game. The command C1XX (H) is a second special figure hold storage number designation command for designating (notifying) the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold number of the second special figure game. A numerical value indicating the number of reserved storages is set in "XX" of the command. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure hold memory number specification commands. The special figure hold memory number specification command is transmitted when a start winning prize occurs (at the time of starting winning prize).

The command C600 (H) is a customer waiting demo designation command that specifies that the demo image is to be displayed. This command is sent when the special figure game is not executed.

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

(Starting prize determination process: step S101)
In the CPU 103, the first start port switch 22A is on (refers to the determination result of the switch processing. The same applies to the on determination of various switches) (when the game ball enters the first start port), and the first If the number of reserved storages in the special figure (for example, counted by the first reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102; the same applies hereinafter) does not reach a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first start winning is generated. As a result, the special figure display result (variable display result of the special figure game) is selected from the random numbers updated by the random counter (the value is updated by the game random number update process) provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. ) Random value MR1 for determination (any value of "1" to "65535"), random value MR2 for determination of jackpot type (value of any of "1" to "100"), random for determination of fluctuation pattern The numerical value MR3 (value of any one of "1" to "1000") is extracted. Each random number value extracted in this way is set as hold data at the beginning of a free entry in the first special figure hold storage unit (provided in the RAM 102). In addition, the number of reserved first special figures is increased by one.

In the CPU 103, the second start port switch 22B is on (when the game ball enters the second start port), and the second special figure hold storage number (for example, the second hold storage number provided in the RAM 102). If the counter does not reach a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the random values MR1 to MR3 are extracted assuming that the second start winning is generated. Each random number value extracted in this way is set as hold data at the beginning of a free entry in the second special figure hold storage unit (provided in the RAM 102). In addition, the number of reserved 2nd special figures is increased by 1.

The first or second special figure reservation storage unit is associated with, for example, the reservation numbers "1" to "4" in the order of winning the first or second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball), and the random number value MR1. ~ MR3 numerical data is set as pending data and stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates the first special figure game or the second special figure game whose execution is held.

In this embodiment, by storing the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit or the second special figure reserved storage unit as described above, the special figure game that has not been started yet (execution is suspended). (In particular, information about the special figure game. Here, the pending data) is stored as the pending storage.

After that, the transmission setting of the start winning command is set. The start prize command is the first start prize designation command (when the first start prize occurs) or the second start prize designation command (when the second start prize occurs), and the first special figure hold memory number designation command (first start). Includes (when a prize is generated) or a command for specifying the number of reserved memory of the second special figure (when a second start prize is generated).

After the transmission setting, the CPU 103 ends the start winning determination process. In the one start winning determination process, the above processing (on determination, storage of hold data, etc.) is performed for each of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B (thus, the first start winning and the first start winning). The second start prize can be detected without exception). When both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are off, the CPU 103 ends the start winning determination process as it is.

(Special symbol normal processing: step S110)
The special symbol normal processing is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the second special symbol hold storage number is "0" (step S231), and when it is other than "0" (step S231; No), the second special symbol game. The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the hold number "1") of the second special figure hold storage unit is read out (step S232). The read numerical data is stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation of the RAM 102 and temporarily stored. In this case, the number of the second special figure reserved storage unit is subtracted by 1, and the stored contents in the second special figure reserved storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" (the storage area corresponding to the reserved numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reserved storage unit is shifted upward one entry at a time. Let me. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 102, is set to "2" (a value indicating that the special figure game executed this time is the second special figure game). Update (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation number is "0" (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235), and the first special figure reservation is held. When the number of stored items is other than "0" (step S235; No), in order to execute the first special figure game, the head area (storage area corresponding to the hold number "1") of the first special figure reserved storage unit is set. The stored numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 are read out (step S237). The read numerical data is stored in a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored. In this case, the number of the first special figure reservation storage unit is subtracted by 1, and the storage contents in the first special figure reservation storage unit are shifted as in the case of the second special figure reservation storage unit (step S237). Further, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (a value indicating that the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game) (step S238). By the above series of processing, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game.

After updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol (variable display result of the special figure game), is determined to be either "big hit" or "miss" (step S239). ). As an example, the first special figure display result determination table (referred to in the non-probable change state) or the second special figure display result determination table (referred to in the probable change state) prepared in advance in the ROM 101 is referred to. NS. Whether or not it is in the probability change state is specified in the RAM 102 by referring to the probability change flag that is turned on in the probability change state (hereinafter, the same applies). In each special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss" which is the decision result. Just do it. The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result by referring to the first or second special figure display result determination table based on the random number value MR1 read into the random number buffer for variation (to a determination value matching the random number value). The assigned decision result will be the current decision result.) It should be noted that the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result as a "big hit" in the probable change state at a higher determination rate than in the non-probable change state. In this embodiment, randomly determining the determination result using such a random value and a table is expressed as "determining by lottery".

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). In the case of "big hit" (step S240), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241), and the big hit type determination process is executed (step S242).

The CPU 103 executes, for example, the process shown in FIG. 6 as the jackpot type determination process. First, the CPU 103 determines whether the special figure game to be executed this time is the first special figure game (whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1") (step S242A). In this embodiment, a zero flag (a flag that is turned on when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “0”) associated with the variable special figure designation buffer value is prepared in advance in the RAM 102, and in step S242A, the CPU 103 fluctuates. By subtracting 1 from the special figure designation buffer value and referring to the state of the zero flag after 1 subtraction, it is determined whether or not the special figure game to be executed this time is the first special figure game. When the zero flag is in the ON state, the variable special figure designation buffer value before 1 subtraction is "1", and it can be determined that the special figure game to be executed this time is the first special figure game (step S242A; Yes). ). In this case, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type by a lottery referring to the table for the first special drawing prepared in the ROM 101 (step S242B). When the zero flag is not turned on, the CPU 103 can determine that the special figure game to be executed this time is not the first special figure game because the variable special figure designation buffer value before 1 subtraction is not "1" (step S242A; No). In this case, the CPU 103 prepares the ROM 101 on the assumption that the special figure game to be executed this time is the second special figure game (assuming that the variable special figure designation buffer value (value before 1 subtraction) is "2"). 2 The jackpot type is determined by a lottery with reference to the special drawing table (step S242C).

In each of the lottery steps S242B and S242C, the random number value MR2 read into the random number buffer for variation is used. For the table for the first special figure and the table for the second special figure, one of the jackpot types "4R non-probability", "4R probability", "15R non-probability", and "15R probability" is determined, respectively. As a result, the table for the first special figure is configured to realize the decision ratio of FIG. 7 (A), and the table for the second special figure is configured to realize the decision ratio of FIG. 7 (B). It is composed of. As shown in FIG. 7, when the first special figure game is executed (when step S242B is executed), "4R non-probable change", "4R probable change", "15R non-probable change", and "15R probable change" Both can be determined (selected) as the jackpot type this time, but when the second special figure game is executed (when step S242C is executed), "4R non-probability change" and "4R probable change" are determined. Since the ratio is “0”) (FIG. 7 (B)), only “15R non-probability variation” and “15R probability variation” can be determined (selected) as the jackpot type this time. That is, in the second special figure game, the jackpot type (“4R non-probability”, “4R probability variation”) with a small number of rounds that can be selected in the first special figure game is not selected, and the jackpot type (“15R”) with a large number of rounds is not selected. In that "non-probability variation" and "15R probability variation") are always selected, it is more advantageous for the player when the second special figure game is executed than when the first special figure game is executed.

Further, in the jackpot type determination process, it is determined whether the special figure game to be executed this time is the first special figure game based on the variable special figure designation buffer value and the zero flag, and the special figure game to be executed this time is not the first special figure game. When it is determined (the variable special figure designated buffer value (value before 1 subtraction) is not "1"), the second special figure game is executed (the variable special figure designated buffer value (value before 1 subtraction) is ". 2 ”). That is, it is not directly confirmed whether the special figure game to be executed this time is the second special figure game (whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2").

After steps S242B and S242C, returning to FIG. 5, the CPU 103 ends the jackpot type determination process, and stores the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S243).

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" (step S240; No) or after storing the big hit type (step S243), it becomes a variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game to be executed this time. The final special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when the jackpot flag is off, a predetermined special symbol as a lost symbol is determined as a final special symbol. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols is determined as the finalized special symbol according to the jackpot type stored in the jackpot type buffer. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated.

When the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol game is "0" (step S235; Yes), the demo display setting (step S248) is performed, and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. In the demo display setting, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted (for example, the RAM 102 is provided with a flag that turns on when the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted, and depending on the state of this flag. , Make the judgment). At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the customer waiting demo specification command is set to be transmitted, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

(Variation pattern setting process: step S111)
The variation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern setting process.

The CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). Then, when the jackpot flag is on (step S261; Yes), the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined by lottery (step S262). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off (step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined by lottery (step S263). The fluctuation pattern specifies the execution time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol.

FIG. 9 shows the variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2-PA3-4 as fluctuation patterns at the time of loss. Further, as a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit, there are PB3-2 to PB3-4.

PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for shortening the time (with shortening) (a pattern selected at the time of shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than the normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify the execution of normal reach, PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify the execution of super reach A, and PA3-4 and PB3-4 specify the execution of super reach B. do.

In the lottery in step S262, for example, a jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared in ROM 101 and having PB3-2 to PB3-4 as determination results (decision values for realizing the determination ratio of FIG. 10 are assigned to each variation pattern). The table) and the random number value MR3 read into the random number buffer for fluctuation are used, and any of PB3-2 to PB3-4 is determined as the variable display fluctuation pattern (variation pattern at the time of big hit) to be executed this time.

Further, in the lottery in step S263, for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table or the second loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101 and the random number value MR3 read into the variation random number buffer are used, and PA1 -1, PA2-1, PA3-2-PA3-4 is determined as the variable display variation pattern (variation pattern at the time of loss) to be executed this time. The first loss variation pattern determination table is a table in which any of PA1-1 and PA3-2 to PA3-4 is the determination result (determination values that realize the determination ratio in FIG. 11A are assigned to each variation pattern. It is used when it is not in a time-saving state (non-time-saving time). The first loss variation pattern determination table is a table in which any of PA1-1 and PA3-2 to PA3-4 is the determination result (determination values that realize the determination ratio in FIG. 11B are assigned to each variation pattern. It is used when the time is shortened (time saving). Whether or not it is in the time saving state is specified in the RAM 102 by referring to the time saving flag that is turned on in the time saving state (hereinafter, the same applies).

With reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the rate of determination of the fluctuation pattern is higher in the order of PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 at the time of loss. At the time of big hit, it is higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. Therefore, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of Super Reach B> Super Reach A> Normal Reach. Further, since PA2-1 (see FIG. 9) having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected in the time saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shorter in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state.

After executing any of the processes of steps S262 and S263, the special figure fluctuation time (see FIG. 9) according to the fluctuation pattern determined this time is set (step S267). Specifically, a timer initial value according to the special figure fluctuation time is set in a predetermined timer of the RAM 102.

Following the process of step S267, one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied (variation of the special symbol) is started (step S267). As an example, if the zero flag is "0", a drive signal for executing the first special symbol game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the zero flag is other than "0", a drive signal for executing the second special figure game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 4B (again, the special figure game to be executed this time is the first special figure game). When it is determined that the game is not a figure game, it is determined that the second special figure game is executed).

After executing the process of step S267, the command at the start of fluctuation is used as the command at the start of execution of the special figure game (various commands for specifying the above-mentioned determination result, the first or second special figure hold storage number after 1 subtraction, etc.). Transmission setting is performed (step S271). If the zero flag is "0", the fluctuation start command includes the first fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the first special figure hold storage number designation command, and the zero flag is "0". If not, the second fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the second special figure hold storage number designation command are included (again, the special figure game to be executed this time is not the first special figure game). When it is determined, it is determined that the second special figure game is executed).

Each time it is determined whether the special figure game to be executed this time is the first special figure game (every time each of steps S242A, S267, and S271 is executed), the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to 1 after the determination. The value added and subtracted by 1 may be returned to the original value. In this case, each time the determination is made in steps S267 and S271, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value and refers to the state of the zero flag after the subtraction by 1, as in step S242A. It may be determined whether the special figure game to be executed this time is the first special figure game (identification of the transmission destination of the drive signal).

After executing the process of step S271, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S272), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Special symbol variation processing: step S112)
The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In the CPU 103, has the elapsed time since the start of the special figure game reached the special figure fluctuation time set above (the timer value of the predetermined timer is decremented by 1, and the timer value after the decrement is 0). If the timer is not reached, a drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B for special operation. This process ends after the process of changing the symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation time is reached (when the timer value becomes 0), the derivation timing of the variable display result has come, so that the predetermined drive signal is sent to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second. The symbol of the variable display result determined above by supplying to the special symbol display device 4B ("miss" is "-", "4R non-probability" is "4", "4R probabilistic" is "5", "15R""6" for "non-probability change" and "7" for "15R probability change") are stopped and displayed (derived), the transmission setting of the symbol confirmation designation command is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". Execution of the special figure game is realized by repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

(Special symbol stop processing: step S113)
The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". When the variable display result this time is "big hit" (when the big hit flag is on), the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag and the probability change flag to off. After that, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command is set, the special figure process flag is updated to "4", and this process is terminated. When the time is shortened due to "loss" (when the jackpot flag is off), it is determined whether the variable display of a predetermined number of times that can be executed in the time saving state has been executed (the number of variable displays by the time reduction counter provided in the RAM 102). When the variable display of a predetermined number of times is executed, the time saving flag is reset to off, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "0", and this process is terminated. Even if the variable display of a predetermined number of times has not been executed due to "loss" and the time is not shortened, this process is terminated by setting the value of the special figure process flag to "0".

(Big hit opening pretreatment: step S114)
The jackpot opening pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". The CPU 103 has a fanfare waiting time in which the elapsed time (measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 102. The same applies to other elapsed times) after setting the transmission of the hit start designation command is set in advance. It is determined whether (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the jackpot game state) has been reached, and if not, the jackpot opening preprocessing is terminated. When the fanfare waiting time is reached, the special figure process flag is updated to "5" by performing processing such as opening the large winning opening (supplying a solenoid drive signal) in order to start the round game. By repeating step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

(Processing during jackpot opening: step S115)
The jackpot opening process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, "9") (it may be counted by a counter provided in the RAM 102), or a round. When the elapsed time from the start of the game (after the large winning opening is opened) reaches the upper limit period of the round game (for example, 29 seconds) and it is time to end the round game, the big prize is won. A process of returning the mouth to the closed state and ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) and the like are performed. When the finished round game is the last round game (for example, when the jackpot type stored in the jackpot type buffer is "4R non-probability change" or "4R probability variation", the fourth round, "15R non-probability variation", "15R probability variation" When it is the 15th round (15th round) (it may be counted by the counter provided in the RAM 102), the process of updating the special figure process flag to "7" by setting to send the hit end specification command is performed. And end this process. If it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to "6" and this process ends. If it is not the timing to end the round game, the main process is terminated as it is (the process of keeping the large winning opening open may be performed). By repeating step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the large winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the large winning opening to the closed state, and finally the large winning opening is closed.

(Post-processing after opening the jackpot: step S116)
The jackpot release post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The CPU 103 determines whether the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the grand prize opening) has reached the predetermined closing time (interval period of the round game), and if not, has not reached it. , The closed state is maintained, and this process is completed. When the predetermined closing time is reached, in order to start the round game, a process of opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and this process is terminated.

(Big hit end process: step S117)
The jackpot end process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the jackpot end process, has the elapsed time from the end of the last round game reached the preset ending waiting time (time corresponding to the execution time of the ending executed on the effect control board 12), that is, the ending. Determine if the waiting time has expired. When the ending waiting time has not ended, the ending has not ended, so the jackpot end process ends as it is. When the ending waiting time is completed, the ending is completed. Next, it is determined whether the jackpot type this time is "4R probability variation" or "15R probability variation". The jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer. When the jackpot type is "4R probability variation" or "15R probability variation", the probability variation flag is set to the on state. Further, regardless of the jackpot type, the time reduction counter is set as an initial value (the number of variable displays that can be executed in the time reduction state, for example, 100) (the count value of the time reduction counter is, for example, for each special symbol stop process. By this, the number of variable displays executed in the time saving state is counted, and it can be determined whether a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state are executed), and the time saving flag is turned on. .. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and this process ends.

(others)
In the above series of processes, each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the big winning opening is opened in step S114. Also, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", one variable display etc. has ended, so various data such as the timer and the status of various flags (I want to carry it over to the next variable display). It is advisable to reset those that do not exist as appropriate.

(Main operation of production control board 12)
The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 executes the effect control main process. This processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 10 milliseconds) (a predetermined time (interrupt request signal supply interval). It is executed every 10ms).

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command from a predetermined input port of the I / O 125 separately from the effect control main process, the effect control command is used as a receive command, for example, an effect control command provided in the RAM 122. Store in the receive buffer.

The effect control main process includes processing such as effect control command analysis, effect control process process, sound / lamp control process, and effect random number process. In the production control command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads and analyzes the reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, identifies which effect control command the reception command is, and analyzes the reception command. Performs processing according to the specified production control command (details will be described later). The effect control process process is a process (including execution of the effect and determination of its mode) instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect in response to the effect control command (details will be described later). The sound / lamp control process is a process for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, turning on / off the game effect lamp 9, and the like (details will be described later). The effect random number update process is a process of updating the effect random number value used for the effect control by software.

(Processing such as production control command analysis)
The effect control CPU 120 analyzes the reception command (effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer in the effect control command analysis and the like (for example, confirms MODE data). ), Identify which effect control command the received command is, and perform processing according to the specified effect control command. When there are a plurality of received commands, processing such as effect control command analysis is performed for each command.

FIG. 12 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the effect control command analysis and the like and the processing content performed for the effect control command. Each flag and each storage area in the figure are provided in the RAM 122. Further, regarding the flag, "set" means to turn on the flag. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area shall be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing (such as when confirmation of reception of the target command is no longer necessary).

When the effect control command specified by the analysis is a customer waiting demo designation command, an execution instruction of the demo effect, which is an image system effect for displaying the demo image, is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and executes the demo effect (for example, counts 30 seconds after receiving the execution instruction, and supplies the video signal of the demo image to the image display device 5 after 30 seconds have passed. Start doing that, and thereby start displaying the demo image).

(Production control process processing)
In the effect control process process (see FIG. 13), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold display image control process (step S169), and then sets the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 (initially, “0”). ), One of the following processes of steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

(Hold display image control process: step S169)
The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the start winning command (the first or second starting winning designation command and the first or second special figure reserved storage number designation command) is received. Each command is received depending on whether the corresponding reception flag is turned on or whether the command is stored in the corresponding command storage area. For example, when the first start prize designation command reception flag is on, it can be determined that the first start prize designation command has been received. For example, when the command is stored in the first special figure holding storage number designation command storage area, it can be determined that the first special figure holding storage number designation command has been received. The method of confirming the reception of such a command is the same for the reception determination of other commands. If no command is received, this process ends.

When the first start prize designation command is received, the execution instruction of the image system effect that updates the number of the first hold display images to the same number as the hold memory number specified by the first special figure hold memory number designation command ( An instruction to increase the first reserved image by one) is supplied to the display control unit 123. When the second start prize designation command is received, the execution instruction of the image system effect that updates the number of the second hold display images to the same number as the hold memory number specified by the second special figure hold memory number designation command ( An instruction to increase the second reserved image by one) is supplied to the display control unit 123. As a result, on the screen of the image display device 5, the first hold display image is added right-justified when the first hold display image is increased by one, and the second hold display image is added by one when the second hold display image is added. 2 Hold display images are added left-justified.

(Variable display start waiting process: step S170)
The variable display start waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 is “0”. Whether the effect control CPU 120 has received the fluctuation start command (first or second fluctuation start designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command, display result designation command, first or second special figure reserved storage number designation command). judge. If the above command has not been received, it is assumed that the command at the start of fluctuation has not been received yet, and the process is terminated. When the above command is received, it is assumed that the command at the start of fluctuation is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" in order to start the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the process of waiting for the variable display start is completed. do.

(Variable display start setting process: step S171)
The variable display start setting process is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 uses the current variation pattern (variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area) and the current variable display result (display result specification command). The final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) is determined based on the display result specification command stored in the storage area (variable display result) (step S321). The final stop symbol is prepared in advance according to the combination of the variable pattern and the variable display result, for example, and is determined by lottery or the like (the random number value is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random number update process for production). Use one of the random numbers for production).

After step S321, it is determined whether or not the image system effect is executed, the mode of the image system effect to be executed, and the like (step S322). Specifically, by a lottery using various tables prepared in advance in the ROM 121 and an arbitrary random number value among the effect random values, whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects and their modes are determined. do. At this time, by referring to different tables according to the display result, the fluctuation pattern, etc., the jackpot expectation (including the super reach execution expectation, etc.) is different depending on whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and its mode. .. In addition, if the variation pattern this time specifies the reach, it is decided to execute the reach effect specified by the variation pattern (the reach effect when the reach is established by the decorative symbols constituting the final stop symbol). do. The same normal reach and super reach A to C may be set as categories, and a plurality of types of detailed reach effects may be prepared for each category. In this case, based on the reach effect specified by the fluctuation pattern this time, the reach effect to be actually executed is determined by lottery or the like. For example, for Super Reach A, if Super Reach A1, A2, and A3 are prepared and the fluctuation pattern this time specifies Super Reach A, one of Super Reach A1, A2, and A3 is executed this time by lottery. Determine the reach effect to be performed (the determination ratio may be arbitrary (for example, it may be equal or the jackpot expectation may be different)).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the start timing (predetermined in relation to the effect to be executed and the variation pattern) of the image-based effect (reach effect, advance notice effect, etc.) determined to be executed in step S322 (. Step S323). Specifically, the effect specific data that specifies the type and mode of the image system effect determined to be executed, and the execution timing specification timer value (execution image system effect and fluctuation pattern) that indicates the execution start timing of the image system effect. (It is set in advance in relation to the above and is prepared in the ROM 121), and is stored in the timer value storage area of the RAM 122 in association with each other. When there are a plurality of image-based effects determined to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect-specific data and the execution timing-specific timer value in the timer value storage area for each image-based effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 issues an execution instruction (execution start instruction) of the variable display (image system effect) of the decorative symbol in the mode specified by the current variation pattern and which derives the final stop symbol determined above. It is supplied to 123 (step S324). The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts the variable display of the decorative symbol (hereinafter, the display control unit 123 executes the variable display of the decorative symbol separately from the effect control CPU 120). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer value corresponding to the special figure variation time corresponding to the current variation pattern to the effect control process timer (a timer provided in the RAM 122 for measuring various elapsed times). Set to as the initial value.

Then, when the first fluctuation start designation command is received this time, the number of the first hold display images is the same as the number of hold storages specified by the first special figure hold storage number designation command included in the fluctuation start command. When the execution instruction of the image-based effect to be updated to the number (instruction to reduce the first reserved image by one) is supplied to the display control unit 123 and the second fluctuation start designation command is received this time, the second reserved display image is displayed. An instruction to execute an image-based effect (instruction to reduce the second reserved image by one) for updating the number to the same number as the number of reserved stored images specified by the second special figure reserved stored number specification command included in the change start command. It is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S325). As a result, on the screen of the image display device 5, when the first hold display image is reduced by one, the rightmost first hold display image is deleted and the other first hold display images are shifted to the right one by one. Then, when the second hold display image is reduced by one, the leftmost second hold display image is erased, and the other second hold display images are shifted to the left one by one. After that, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "2" (step S326), the variable display start setting process ends.

(Processing during variable display: step S172)
The variable display processing is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing during variable display.

In the variable display processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value after the decrement is 0. Figure It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S551).

When the timer value is not 0, that is, when the variable display time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the current start of the image system effect set in step S323 (the effect determined to be executed in the variable display this time). It is determined whether it is the timing (step S552). Here, the determination is made by determining whether the execution timing specific timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer.

When the execution timing specific timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, it is the start timing of the corresponding image system effect (step S552; Yes). ), The execution instruction (instruction to start execution) of the image system effect specified by the effect specific data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S553). .. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts the image system effect specified by the effect specific data (hereinafter, the display control unit 123 executes the image system effect separately from the effect control CPU 120). ). Although it is possible for the display control unit 123 to perform a plurality of image-based effects in parallel, by executing each image-based effect separately on different layers, the processing load related to the execution of the effect is reduced.

If it is not the execution start timing of the effect (step S552; No), the variable display process ends after step S553.

In step S551, when the timer value is 0, that is, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command has been received from the main board 11 (step S571). .. At this time, if the command is not received (step S571; No), the variable display processing is terminated.

When the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S571; Yes), it is the timing to derive the final stop symbol, so the display control unit 123 is instructed to derive the final stop symbol (confirmed decorative symbol) (step). S572). Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 123 ends the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 and derives the final decorative symbol (variable display result). After that, the timer value corresponding to the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command is set in the effect control process timer (step S573). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" (step S576), and the variable display process ends.

(Waiting process for hitting a special figure: step S173)
The special figure hit waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command is received from the main board 11. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, it means that a "big hit" has occurred. Therefore, an execution instruction (execution start instruction) of the big hit middle effect (including fanfare) is sent to the display control unit 123. Supply. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 123 starts the big hit middle effect (image system effect) including the fanfare (hereinafter, the display control unit 123 performs the big hit medium effect separately from the effect control CPU 120). Run). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", and the waiting process for hitting the special figure is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received yet, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. Specifically, the passage of the waiting time is determined by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer and determining whether the subtracted timer value is "0". If the timer value after subtraction 1 is not "0", it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has not elapsed, so this process is terminated as it is. If the timer value after subtraction is "0", it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed. Therefore, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing". The value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and this process is terminated.

(Hit processing: step S174)
The hitting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the hitting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit end designation command from the main board 11 has been received, and if the hit end designation command has not been received, the present process ends. When the hit end designation command is received, the ending execution instruction (execution start instruction) is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts the ending (image system effect) (after that, the display control unit 123 executes the ending separately from the effect control CPU 120). Further, the timer value corresponding to the ending effect execution time (ending waiting time) is set in the effect control process timer, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5", and this process is terminated.

(Ending process: step S175)
The ending process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the ending process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, determines whether or not the decremented timer value is "0", and if it is not "0", performs this process. finish. When the timer value is "0", the ending waiting time has elapsed and the ending has ended. Therefore, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and this process is terminated.

(others)
In the above series of processes (steps S170 to S175), when the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", one variable display or the like is completed, so that the effect control process timer Also, various data such as the status of various flags and the value of the counter (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) may be reset as appropriate.

(Sound / lamp control processing)
The effect control CPU 120 receives a received effect control command (command analyzed and specified by processing such as effect control command analysis) or an instruction supplied from the display control unit 123 (instruction of audio output synchronized with the image system effect). Based on the instruction to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9 synchronized with the image system effect), the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output via the lamp control board 14. Is driven to turn it on / off. As for the voice output based on the effect control command and the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9, for example, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on when a symbol confirmation designation command or a start winning designation command is received. As described above, the sound / lamp control process controls the sound output and the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9.

(Effects in the embodiment, etc.)
(Effect 1)
In the above embodiment, it is determined whether the variable special figure designation buffer value stored in the RAM 102 is "1" or "2" (whether the special figure game to be executed is the first special figure game or the second special figure game. (Are there?), It is determined whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is a value other than the specific value (here, “2”) (here, “1”), and the variable special figure designation buffer value is the relevant value. If it is another value, it is determined that the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" (the special figure game to be executed is the first special figure game), and the variable special figure designation buffer value is the other value. If it is not the value of, the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2" without determining whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2" (the special figure game to be executed is the second special figure). It is a game). As a result, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value becomes an abnormal value due to noise or the like, or when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value fails to be updated in steps S234 and S238 (for example, the buffer value is the initial value). Even if it remains "0"), that is, even if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is a value other than "1" or "2". It can be determined that the buffer value is "2" (the special figure game to be executed is the second special figure game). Therefore, the processing (steps S242B, S242C) following the determination (step S242A) can be smoothly (appropriately) executed (in step S242A, whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" or "2" is individually determined. In the case of confirmation, the inconvenience that the processing of steps S242B and S242C cannot be executed occurs, but this can be prevented in this embodiment). Such an effect can also be said in the processing of steps S267, S271 and the like (determining whether the special figure game to be executed is the first special figure game or the second special figure game).

(Effect 2)
Further, as in this embodiment, the second special figure game, which is more advantageous to the player than the first special figure game, is executed with the specific value (a value that the variable special figure designation buffer value can take). It is preferable to use a value indicating the most advantageous state of each of the indicated states. As a result, when the above-mentioned abnormality occurs, the most advantageous state can be given to the player, and the dissatisfaction that the player has when the most advantageous state is not given can be resolved.

(Effect 3)
As in the above embodiment, by preparing two types of values, "1" and "2", as the values that can be normally taken by the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, it is determined even when an abnormality occurs in the two types of values. The processing after (step S242A) (steps S242B, S242C) can be appropriately executed.

(Effect 4)
Further, by performing step S242A with the zero flag, it is possible to simplify the determination procedure by determining whether the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is the other value (here, "1") (here, "1"). The processing load can be reduced).

(Effect 5)
Further, the variable special figure designation buffer value that is the target of the determination is a value indicating which of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is the special figure game to be executed from now on. Even when an abnormality occurs in important data, the processing (steps S242B, S242C) after the determination (step S242A) can be appropriately executed.

(Modification example)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications can be made to the above-mentioned embodiment and the like. Examples of modifications of the above-described embodiment will be illustrated below, but at least a part of each modification can be combined as long as there is no contradiction. It should be noted that the configuration of the above-described embodiment and the configuration of the following modification may be omitted regardless of whether or not the configuration relates to the above-mentioned "problem to be solved by the invention" or the like (in that case). Can be another invention).

(Modification example 1)
The pachinko game machine 1 is, for example, a storage means (RAM 102 in the above embodiment) for storing data (in the above embodiment, a buffer value designated by a variable special figure) and a determination of data stored in the storage means (the above implementation). In the embodiment, the determination means (CPU103 in the above embodiment) for performing step S242A) is provided, and the determination means is that the data to be determined is specific data (in the above embodiment, the second special figure game is executed). It is determined whether or not the data matches other data (“1” indicating that the first special figure game is executed in the above embodiment) other than “2” indicating “2”) (in the above embodiment, the zero flag is set in step S242A). When the data to be determined does not match all the other data (in the above embodiment, the variable special map designation buffer value is "1"). ”), The data to be determined may be determined to be the specific data (in the above embodiment, the variable special figure designation buffer value is“ 2 ”).

The data may be data that specifies the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as a buffer value for specifying a variable special figure. As the data for specifying the state of the pachinko game machine 1, for example, by indicating the state of each flag such as the jackpot flag, the time saving flag, and the probability change flag, a value for specifying the state of the pachinko game machine 1 (off at "0"). , "1" indicates on), a numerical value indicating the jackpot type (for example, a numerical value indicating "4R probability variation", "4R non-probability variation", "15R probability variation", "15R non-probability variation", respectively. The data may take three or more values. For example, the numerical value indicating the most advantageous "15R probability variation" is set as specific data, and the numerical value indicating "4R probability variation" and "4R non-probability variation" are indicated. The numerical value and the numerical value indicating "15R non-probable change" are used as other data, and the data to be judged are the numerical value indicating "4R probable change", the numerical value indicating "4R non-probable change", and the numerical value indicating "15R non-probable change". If the data to be judged matches any of the numerical values indicating "4R probable change", the numerical value indicating "4R non-probable change", and the numerical value indicating "15R non-probable change", the judgment target is determined. Is determined to be the matching data (numerical value), and the data to be determined is either a numerical value indicating "4R probable change", a numerical value indicating "4R non-probable change", or a numerical value indicating "15R non-probable change". If they do not match, it is determined that the data to be judged is a numerical value indicating "15R probability variation". The numerical value indicating the most disadvantageous "4R non-probability variation" is set as specific data, and the numerical value indicating another jackpot type is other data. It may be.) And so on. The above data may be data represented by something other than numerical values.

The determination of the data may be, for example, various determinations related to the data, and may be a determination of specifying the content of the data stored in the storage means. Further, regarding the determination of the data, the zero flag is used in the above embodiment (see step S242A), but it is determined whether or not these match by directly comparing the data to be determined with other data. You may. In addition, other flags such as a carry flag may be used in the determination of the data. In this case, for example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", it indicates that the first special figure game is executed, and when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the second special figure game is played. Indicates that it is executed, and the calculation result is carried when the variable special figure specification buffer value is "2", but the calculation result is not carried when the variable special figure specification buffer value is "1". Is added to the variable special figure designation buffer value in step S242A, and it is determined whether or not the variable special figure designated buffer value is "2" based on the state of the carry flag associated with the added value.

The determination of the data and the like may be performed on the second effect control board 12 side. For example, the mode of the image-based effect executed on the second effect control board 12 may be different between the execution time of the first special figure game and the execution time of the second special figure game. In that case, the second effect control may be performed. A value similar to the variable special figure designation buffer value is set in the RAM 122 of the board 12, the same processing as in step S242A is performed for the value, and whether the special figure game executed at that time is the first special figure game. 2 It may be determined whether it is a special figure game.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, the specific data (see Modification 1) is data indicating a state more advantageous to the player than each of the other data (see Modification 1) (specific data is the most advantageous). The specific data may be data indicating a state more disadvantageous to the player than each of the other data. For example, in step S242A, it is determined whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2" (other data), and if it is not "2", the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" (specific data). You may judge. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an excessively favorable state from being given to the player when an abnormality occurs, and it is possible to prevent a disadvantage suffered by the game hall.

(Modification example 3)
The specific data (see variant 1) is set to the same data as the clear data (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value indicating that the second special figure game is executed is set to clear data instead of "2"). Each of the other data (see the modified example 1) may be data other than the clear data (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value indicating that the first special figure game is executed is set to "1" other than the clear data, etc. ). As a result, an appropriate determination can be made even when there is an abnormality in which the data is not stored after the data is cleared.

(Modification example 4)
The specific data (see Modification 1) is set to the same value as the initial value (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value indicating that the second special figure game is executed is set to the initial value instead of "2". A certain "0") and the other data (see the modified example 1) may be used as data having a value other than the initial value (for example, a variable special figure designation buffer value indicating that the first special figure game is executed). Is set to "1" other than the initial value). As a result, an appropriate determination can be made even if the data is in the initial state.

(Modification 5)
The data (see Modification 1) indicates the type of special figure that is being changed or is changing (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value is the first special figure game and the second special figure that the special figure game to be executed is to be executed. Which is better, the game). For example, the variable special figure designation buffer value is added instead of specifying whether the special figure game to be started is the first special figure game or the second special figure game as in the above embodiment. It is also referred to during the execution of the special figure game, and whether the special figure game currently being executed is the first special figure game or the second special figure game may be specified by the value (specifically). The process may be the same as in step S242A). For example, when specifying which of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is to derive the variable display result at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol, the special diagram currently being executed is executed. Whether the game is the first special figure game or the second special figure game is determined based on the variable special figure designation buffer value. According to such a configuration, even when an abnormality occurs in important data, the processing after the determination (step S242A) can be appropriately executed.

(Modification 6)
A look-ahead notice effect (an effect that announces the degree of expectation of a big hit for a reserved special figure game (target)) may be executed. In this case, the look-ahead judgment for executing the look-ahead notice effect (whether the variable display result of the reserved special figure game is a "big hit", whether the fluctuation pattern specifies the execution of super reach, etc. The process of determining (estimating) ahead of the start of the fluctuation) is performed, but the look-ahead determination is usually not performed for the first special figure game held in the time saving state. Therefore, at the time of this look-ahead determination, it is necessary to determine whether the reserved special figure game to be determined is the first special figure game or the second special figure game. In this determination, the same determination as in step S242A (if the determination result of whether the reserved special figure game is the first special figure game is negative, it is determined that the look-ahead determination target is the second special figure game). May be done.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern that can be determined (selected) as the pattern to be used and the determination ratio (selection ratio) of the fluctuation pattern are different depending on whether the first special figure game is executed or the second special figure game is executed. May be good. In this case, in the process of determining the fluctuation pattern, the same determination as in step S242A is performed using the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value or the zero flag (whether the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game). If the determination result is negative, it is determined that the second special figure game will be executed this time).

(Modification 7)
The variable display (may be simply expressed as a variable display) of the identification information (special figure, decorative pattern, ordinary figure, etc.) also includes the blinking of the identification information. For example, in a special figure or a normal figure, a pattern in which all segments are turned off and a pattern in which at least some segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately repeated, which is included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the decorative symbol and the ordinary symbol may also be variably displayed by blinking. Further, the identification information that is variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information that is the result of the variable display may be different. For example, as a variable display of a special figure or a normal figure, a display in which one horizontal bar is blinked (“-”) is displayed, and as a variable display result, other displays (“7” for “big hit”, “7”, Derivation of "1" etc. in the case of "loss" is also included in the variable display of the identification information. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scroll-displayed decorative symbol may be a fixed decorative symbol. In addition, in one variable display, the mode in which the identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period is displayed after the lapse of the predetermined period is also included in the variable display of the identification information (the above special symbol is a temporary stop of the final stop symbol). It may be a decorative pattern that first appears at times.) The gaming machine may be, for example, one that performs variable display.

(Modification 8)
The look-ahead determination may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. For example, a command indicating each random value at the time of starting winning may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at the time of starting winning, and the pre-reading determination may be performed on the effect control board 12.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, the jackpot type is determined at the start of the fluctuation to determine whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to the "probability change state", but at the start of the fluctuation, the opening pattern of the big winning opening ( Only the mode of the round game) is determined, and the game state after the big hit game state is defined as the "probability change state" based on the fact that the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. You may try to.

(Modification example 10)
The present invention is a determination means for determining data stored in a data storage means or a data storage means in a slot machine, and a determination means for data storage means or data storage means in an enclosed pachinko gaming machine in which a game ball is enclosed. It can also be applied to the determination means for performing the above.

(Modification 11)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, etc., the audio output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(others)
In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R… Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port switch 23… Count switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of special symbols.
A storage means for temporarily storing data as temporary storage data,
A determination means for determining whether the temporary storage data temporarily stored by the storage means is specific data which is one of the two data or other data which is the other data.
With lottery means to perform lottery,
The data is data indicating the type of special symbol to be variably displayed or the type of special symbol being variably displayed.
The determination means determines whether the temporary storage data temporarily stored in the storage means matches the other data, and when the temporary storage data matches the other data, the temporary storage data is the other. It is determined that the data is data, and when the temporary storage data does not match the other data, it is determined that the temporary storage data is the specific data.
The lottery means is a lottery with different lottery ratios when the determination means determines that the temporary storage data is the other data and when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data. And
The lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data is more for the player than the lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the other data. Advantageous lottery results are easy to draw,
The temporary storage data is numerical data and is
Further, it is provided with an arithmetic means for performing an operation using the numerical data and a zero flag which is turned on when the arithmetic result of the arithmetic means is "0".
The zero flag is stored in the storage means for storing the temporary storage data, and is stored in the storage means.
The determination section, based on the zero flag is on, the determining that temporary storage data matches with the other data, based on the zero flag is not ON, the temporary storage data the other Judging that it does not match the data,
The specific data is numerical data having the same value as the initial value of the temporary storage data, and the other data is numerical data having a value other than the initial value.
Pachinko machine. It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of special symbols.
A storage means for temporarily storing data as temporary storage data,
A determination means for determining whether the temporary storage data temporarily stored by the storage means is specific data which is one of the two data or other data which is the other data.
With lottery means to perform lottery,
The data is data indicating the type of special symbol to be variably displayed or the type of special symbol being variably displayed.
The determination means determines whether the temporary storage data temporarily stored in the storage means matches the other data, and when the temporary storage data matches the other data, the temporary storage data is the other. It is determined that the data is data, and when the temporary storage data does not match the other data, it is determined that the temporary storage data is the specific data.
The lottery means is a lottery with different lottery ratios when the determination means determines that the temporary storage data is the other data and when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data. And
The lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the specific data is more for the player than the lottery by the lottery means when the temporary storage data is determined to be the other data. It is difficult to draw advantageous lottery results,
The temporary storage data is numerical data and is
Further, it is provided with an arithmetic means for performing an operation using the numerical data and a zero flag which is turned on when the arithmetic result of the arithmetic means is "0".
The zero flag is stored in the storage means for storing the temporary storage data, and is stored in the storage means.
The determination section, based on the zero flag is on, the determining that temporary storage data matches with the other data, based on the zero flag is not ON, the temporary storage data the other Judging that it does not match the data,
The specific data is numerical data having the same value as the initial value of the temporary storage data, and the other data is numerical data having a value other than the initial value.
Pachinko machine.

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